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So I've decided it's time to ditch my 2011 Acura TL. After a little poking around the internet and talking with my car nut friends, I've come down to the Volvo S60 R-Design, the BMW M235i and the Corvette Stingray LT2.
I can get any of them for within 2 grand of $50k. I don't have kids and never will so the backseat & 4 doors are of minimal concern.
If I thought I could get one of the forthcoming Volvo S60 Polestars in that cool polestar blue, then I would. But they're not announcing US pricing or availability until June, and Canada only got 12 for the entire country, so I'm not hopeful that I can get my hands on one. The S60 R-design is pretty quick though, and the seats are very comfortable. I'm a Volvo fan at heart.
The M235i is new, and is some sort of half-measure M car. It's about as fast as the Volvo, though a little smaller and 2 door. My problem is that where I live, every 5th car is a 1/2/3 series so it doesn't really stand out.
I actually hadn't seen a new Corvette until last weekend in Houston and I was blown away. I thought it was some kind of exotic. I'd say the looks are on par with an R8. And the performance (0-60 in 3.8 seconds) is incredible for the money. The reviews are all spectacular. I'm not a race car driver, so despite all of my car friends urgings, I don't see any point in getting the Z51 package. I'm thinking white with black wheels, red calipers and black interior. The LT2 package adds the HUD and way better sound, so that's worth the money. I'd also splurge for the high performance exhaust for more power and a better sound.
I'm moving for a new job in May so I'm looking to purchase in June. I'd lease the Volvo or BMW since I'd never want to own one post-warranty, but I'd buy the Corvette Stingray.
Any thoughts on these cars? Or others to consider? I'm not interested in any Japanese cars or Audi\VWs. I did look at the CLA45 AMG but the options drive the price up near $60k. I live in Texas so weather isn't a big concern.
I can get any of them for within 2 grand of $50k. I don't have kids and never will so the backseat & 4 doors are of minimal concern.
If I thought I could get one of the forthcoming Volvo S60 Polestars in that cool polestar blue, then I would. But they're not announcing US pricing or availability until June, and Canada only got 12 for the entire country, so I'm not hopeful that I can get my hands on one. The S60 R-design is pretty quick though, and the seats are very comfortable. I'm a Volvo fan at heart.
The M235i is new, and is some sort of half-measure M car. It's about as fast as the Volvo, though a little smaller and 2 door. My problem is that where I live, every 5th car is a 1/2/3 series so it doesn't really stand out.
I actually hadn't seen a new Corvette until last weekend in Houston and I was blown away. I thought it was some kind of exotic. I'd say the looks are on par with an R8. And the performance (0-60 in 3.8 seconds) is incredible for the money. The reviews are all spectacular. I'm not a race car driver, so despite all of my car friends urgings, I don't see any point in getting the Z51 package. I'm thinking white with black wheels, red calipers and black interior. The LT2 package adds the HUD and way better sound, so that's worth the money. I'd also splurge for the high performance exhaust for more power and a better sound.
I'm moving for a new job in May so I'm looking to purchase in June. I'd lease the Volvo or BMW since I'd never want to own one post-warranty, but I'd buy the Corvette Stingray.
Any thoughts on these cars? Or others to consider? I'm not interested in any Japanese cars or Audi\VWs. I did look at the CLA45 AMG but the options drive the price up near $60k. I live in Texas so weather isn't a big concern.
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